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William Lemos Paintings

American, b. 1861

William Lemos was born in New York on August 8, 1861. As a boy, Lemos earned money by wandering the streets and painting on request. Arriving in San Francisco in 1887, he established a studio at 106 Geary. With his wife Mabel, he worked in Los Angeles for a few years in the 1890s. After settling in Santa Cruz in 1896, he painted murals for many local businessmen. When the original Beach Casino was built there at the Boardwalk in 1904, Lemos was the first concessionaire and worked there for nearly 40 years. On his platform in the Casino, Lemos did paintings of redwoods, still lifes, forest fires, beach scenes, and marines. Many of his oils were done on redwood slabs, which were popular with the tourists; in the early days, these paintings sold for one dollar.

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Artist: William Lemos
Early 20th Century Redwood Forest Sunset Reflections Landscape
Early 20th Century Redwood Forest Sunset Reflections Landscape

Early 20th Century Redwood Forest Sunset Reflections Landscape

By William Lemos

Located in Soquel, CA

Early 20th Century Redwood Forest Sunset Reflections Landscape Beautiful early 20th century landscape of sunset over redwood forest stream by William Lemos (American, 1861-1942). A ...

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1930s Tonalist William Lemos Paintings

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Oil

Landscape with Ducks and Water - Early 20th Century Original California Painting
Landscape with Ducks and Water - Early 20th Century Original California Painting

Landscape with Ducks and Water - Early 20th Century Original California Painting

By William Lemos

Located in Soquel, CA

Landscape with Ducks and Water - Early 20th Century Original California Painting Expressive landscape showing a marshy environment with ducks flying through it by Californian painte...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist William Lemos Paintings

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Oil, Board, Illustration Board

Mount Hood From Clear Lake, Early 20th Century Large-Scale Panoramic Landscape
Mount Hood From Clear Lake, Early 20th Century Large-Scale Panoramic Landscape

Mount Hood From Clear Lake, Early 20th Century Large-Scale Panoramic Landscape

By William Lemos

Located in Soquel, CA

Mount Hood From Clear Lake, Early 20th Century Large-Scale Panoramic Landscape Large-scale panoramic oil painting landscape of Mount Hood from Clear Lake by William M. Lemos (Ameri...

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1930s Hudson River School William Lemos Paintings

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Oil, Linen, Stretcher Bars

Large Early 20th Century Country Stream at College Lake Landscape
Large Early 20th Century Country Stream at College Lake Landscape

Large Early 20th Century Country Stream at College Lake Landscape

By William Lemos

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful landscape depicting an idyllic view of a stream at College Lake with craftsman home in Watsonville, California by William Lemos (American, 1861-1942), c.1920s. Signed "Lemo...

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1920s Naturalistic William Lemos Paintings

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Oil, Linen

1900's Horses at the Trough
1900's Horses at the Trough

1900's Horses at the Trough

By William Lemos

Located in Soquel, CA

Charming mid century oil painting of two horses at watering trough by William M. Lemos, Santa Cruz and San Francisco artist (American, 1861-1942), circa 1900. Writing on verso is in ...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist William Lemos Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Half Dome in Winter - Early 20th Cent. Yosemite Landscape with Deer by Wm Lemos
Half Dome in Winter - Early 20th Cent. Yosemite Landscape with Deer by Wm Lemos

Half Dome in Winter - Early 20th Cent. Yosemite Landscape with Deer by Wm Lemos

By William Lemos

Located in Soquel, CA

Half Dome in Winter - Early 20th Cent. Yosemite Landscape with Deer Beautiful large scale landscape of Yosemite with Half Dome and El Capitan above the Merced River by William Lemos...

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1910s Romantic William Lemos Paintings

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Oil, Linen

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Forest Glow by William Lemos
Forest Glow by William Lemos

Forest Glow by William Lemos

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Oil painting of a forest fire in the Santa Cruz, California mountains by William M. Lemos (American, 1861 - 1942). When the original Beach Casino was built there at the Boardwalk in...

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Cypress Point, Monterey
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William Lemos paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic William Lemos paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by William Lemos in oil paint, paint, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large William Lemos paintings, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Joseph Yeager, William Frates, and Wilson Henry Irvine. William Lemos paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,125 and tops out at $1,760, while the average work can sell for $1,200.